Far West

Madison works to diversify entertainment venues

by Emily Genco | 11/11/2012 - 9:13am

City officials and advocates want live hip-hop back in Madison's music scene and venues inclusive to all residents

Tags: East, City Life, City, Diversity, Far West, Local Business, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Presidential election may determine fate of deferred action program for undocumented residents

by Emily Genco | 11/04/2012 - 10:40am

Madison community members wait with anxiety and hope

Tags: East, City Life, Diversity, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Madison Metro Transit wins national achievement award

by Haley Perrin | 10/27/2012 - 10:12pm

The American Public Transit Association recognized recent advancements by Madison Metro Transit

Tags: East, Transportation, City Life, City, Far West, Local Business, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Taxicab ordinance passes last hurdle

by Michael Tews | 10/25/2012 - 6:05am

Cabs can legally cruise State Street from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. beginning Nov. 7

Tags: East, Transportation, Far West, Services, Street Life, Streets and Sidewalks, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

New device will help Madison address algae problem

by Susan Endres | 10/03/2012 - 6:52am

New device will collect and preserve algae samples to help researchers understand its life cycles

Tags: East, Environment, Development, Far West, Parks & Recreation, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Gardeners plant extra rows for the hungry

by Haley Perrin | 09/28/2012 - 10:25am

Since late spring, Madison area home gardeners have been working hard to grow fresh produce for their families, friends, and, in some cases, the hungry. Gardeners participating in a program called Plant a Row, send extra produce to local food pantries and soup kitchens.

Tags: East, Food, City, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

The Bus Stops Here: Madison needs an intercity bus terminal

by Susan DeVos | 09/27/2012 - 10:38am

Second coumn from Madison Area Bus Advocates covers Madison's lack of an intercity bus depot

Tags: East, Transportation, Madison voices, City, Development, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Bike the Barns Part II: Hilly ride helps put food on low-income tables

by Kate Prengaman | 09/26/2012 - 10:01am

FairShare CSA Coalition coordinated the event to help provide farm shares to low-income families

Tags: Transportation, Food, Far West, Parks & Recreation

Bike the Barns Part I: Bikers tour area farms, feast on local provisions

by Amy Verhey | 09/25/2012 - 3:28pm

Local farmers hosted throngs of bikers riding through fields around Madison

Tags: East, Transportation, Food, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Final community meeting on superintendent search touches on privatization, culture, and the search itself

by Michael Tews | 09/24/2012 - 5:28am

Ten attendees raise concerns to Ray and Associates, Inc. about the district and the consultants themselves

Tags: East, Education, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Annual Food for Thought Festival held at the Square to promote local goods

by Hakyung Chung | 09/22/2012 - 3:01pm

Families and farmers gathered around the square to celebrate local food, food advocates

Tags: East, Food, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Parents meet, offer suggestions for superintendent search

by Emily Genco | 09/21/2012 - 3:40pm

Small group of parents offer suggestions and insight to consultants directing search for MMSD superintendent

Tags: East, Education, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West